tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35923778.post4489853180511602360..comments2023-07-20T11:12:02.171+01:00Comments on Esther Garvi aka Ishtar News: Famine foodEsther Garvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07499704062488259082noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35923778.post-67142543142527564702007-09-28T01:30:00.000+01:002007-09-28T01:30:00.000+01:00Yes! Seaweed is great!Sushi (a sweet/vinegar-rice ...Yes! Seaweed is great!<BR/><BR/>Sushi (a sweet/vinegar-rice mixture not to be confused with sashime -raw fish- which is called sushi in the USA) is often wrapped in a sheet of pressed dry seaweed. There's a special seaweed, ogo, that is popular in Hawaii, especially among those of Japanese descent. Strips of dry seaweed make a tasty snack and it is also used on rice crackers, arare.<BR/><BR/>I love it!Tauratinswehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273045023254083987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35923778.post-57236250363341072632007-09-24T17:59:00.000+01:002007-09-24T17:59:00.000+01:00Famine food is a derogative expression that the We...Famine food is a derogative expression that the Western world used during the so called famine in 2004-05 concerning the local Nigerien food. Leaves (from both annuals and perennials) are an important (and nutritious) part of the traditional diet. They taste similar to spinach and works the same way (not as good raw as cooked).<BR/><BR/>But by the way, isn't seaweed a delicacy somewhere in the world?Esther Garvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499704062488259082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35923778.post-57329487361530765312007-09-20T05:15:00.000+01:002007-09-20T05:15:00.000+01:00Looks like seaweed...what is famine food?Looks like seaweed...what is famine food?photogchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822162590502709534noreply@blogger.com